At the CSW66 side event, "Building Systemic Change: Frontline Women-Led Solutions for Climate Justice," Indigenous, Black, Brown, and frontline women leaders addressed multiple interlocking

At the CSW66 side event, "Building Systemic Change: Frontline Women-Led Solutions for Climate Justice," Indigenous, Black, Brown, and frontline women leaders addressed multiple interlocking crises. They presented diverse climate justice strategies, including forest protection, Indigenous rights, food sovereignty, and community-led solutions.

Speakers featured Neema Namadamu, Monique Verdin, Jacqui Patterson, Melina Laboucan-Massimo, and Helena Gualinga. Their collective voices, analysis, and leadership are critical for building a resilient and just future. Event resources are available here.

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This virtual forum united over 125

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This virtual forum united over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Through 25 panels, participants shared diverse strategies for a healthy and just world.

A significant session, "Women for Forests: Protection & Reforestation: Part 2," took place on June 25. It featured prominent women leaders and experts from various global organizations, discussing critical forest protection and reforestation initiatives. The assembly offered interpretation in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

A recent convergence united diverse global women leaders to strategize solutions for an equitable and Just Transition—including food sovereignty, gender-responsive climate policies, regenerative

A recent convergence united diverse global women leaders to strategize solutions for an equitable and Just Transition—including food sovereignty, gender-responsive climate policies, regenerative economics, Indigenous rights, and phasing out fossil fuels.

We extend our gratitude to the many amazing speakers, such as President Whitney Gravelle, Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Neema Namadamu, Tzeporah Berman, Ruth Nyambura, Dr. Crystal A Cavalier, Dipti Bhatnagar, Dr. Tammy Greer, and Osprey Orielle Lake, who shared their expertise from various regions and fields.

At a COP27 UN Side Event, "Women for Climate Justice" convened grassroots, frontline, and Indigenous women leaders with international climate justice organizations. They addressed the root causes

At a COP27 UN Side Event, "Women for Climate Justice" convened grassroots, frontline, and Indigenous women leaders with international climate justice organizations. They addressed the root causes of interlocking crises, advocating for solutions rooted in a climate justice framework.

Discussions highlighted crucial areas like forest and biodiversity protection, Indigenous rights, agro-ecology, and fossil fuel resistance. Speakers emphasized safeguarding women land defenders and promoting community-led solutions, showcasing diverse global leadership in climate action.

On September 20, 2022, African feminist leaders convened to demand urgent, justice- and rights-centered climate action from governments ahead of COP27. During this event, they shared critical

On September 20, 2022, African feminist leaders convened to demand urgent, justice- and rights-centered climate action from governments ahead of COP27. During this event, they shared critical insights, solutions, and successful on-the-ground projects, emphasizing the vital role of African women's voices in climate discussions.

Speakers included Neema Namadamu (SAFECO/WECAN), Rita Uwaka (Friends of the Earth Africa), Sostine Namanya (NAPE), and Anne Songole (FEMNET). Osprey Orielle Lake (WECAN) moderated the discussion. This gathering was part of WECAN's three-day Climate Justice Forum, "Facing the Climate Emergency on the Road to COP27," held from September 20-22.

Global women are at the forefront of movements and projects dedicated to building a healthy and just world. A recent event brought together grassroots women leaders and global advocates to address

Global women are at the forefront of movements and projects dedicated to building a healthy and just world. A recent event brought together grassroots women leaders and global advocates to address environmental degradation and the climate crisis.

They presented diverse strategies and solutions, including Indigenous rights, Rights of Nature, women's leadership, and food sovereignty, aimed at securing strong communities and a just planet for all generations. Speakers included Carmen Capriles, Dipti Bhatnagar, Jacqui Patterson, Neema Namadamu, Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Casey Camp Horinek, and Osprey Orielle Lake.

International women leaders convened a press conference to discuss feminist and women-led visions for a healthy, equitable future. They shared insights from global movements, examined the impacts

International women leaders convened a press conference to discuss feminist and women-led visions for a healthy, equitable future. They shared insights from global movements, examined the impacts of international climate policies, and proposed strategies and alternatives.

Speakers included Neema Namadamu (DRC), Casey Camp Horinek (USA), Anne Songole (FEMNET, Kenya), Taily Terena (Brazil), and Osprey Orielle Lake, Executive Director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN).